KJV ORIGINAL
Of the sons of Hebron; Jeriah the first, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
The sons of Hebron were: Jeriah the oldest, Amariah the second, Jahaziel the third, and Jekameam the fourth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse lists the four sons of Hebron in birth order, showing how the Levite family lines were carefully recorded.
📚 Historical Context
This verse appears in David's organization of the Levites for temple service around 1000 BC. Hebron was a descendant of Kohath, one of Levi's sons, and his family line was being assigned specific duties in worship and temple maintenance. The careful recording of genealogies was crucial for establishing proper inheritance rights and religious responsibilities.
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